Wish that everything should come about just as it does.

He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.

Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble.

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.

Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can't control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.

To a longer and worse life, a shorter and better is by all means to be preferred.

Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and all will be well with you.